Definition of communicationnext
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness

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Recent Examples of communication Starlink has spawned several spinoffs for the US military, including a secure communications network called Starshield, a constellation of spy satellites based on the Starlink design. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Adam Fetcher, an administration spokesman during former President Barack Obama’s first term and his 2012 reelection campaign, became the city’s first chief communications officer in July 2025. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026 Both LaVine and Kings general manager Scott Perry have said the communication has been positive between the two sides despite being at an apparent crossroads. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Large, meanwhile, previously worked at Virgin Media, but is best known for a ten-year stretch as communications chief at ITV starting in 2008. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
  • The juxtaposition of the two messages illuminates the deepening faultlines and anxieties within the technological competition between the US and China, which the rapid rise of AI is only deepening.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • This story is based on dozens of interviews with Jean, her friends and colleagues, law enforcement officials, psychologists, academics and experts in the field of romance scams, as well as a review of more than 10,000 messages.
    Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • She has since been released on bond and has been ordered to have no contact with her daughter.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Hypoid saws use a hypoid gear to improve blade contact, cutting power, and efficiency.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • On emergency dispatch channels, officials had previously requested the assistance of California Highway Patrol as the fire was moving quickly in the direction of the highway.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Listen to the episode for more—including a quick dispatch from the Fendi couture show in Rome, courtesy of Nicole Phelps.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Ripe blueberries will easily fall into your hand with the slightest touch.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Dennis Bergkamp’s sublime touch The quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the 1998 FIFA World Cup was at 1–1 and approaching extra time when Dutch forward Dennis Bergkamp scored a masterpiece of a goal.
    Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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